cilantro Archives - Jackie Newgent

chocolate lover’s popcorn seasoning blend

by Jackie Newgent | July 24, 2024 | 1 Comment

a pink bowl of chocolate lover's popcorn

Your taste buds will thank you for having a jar of this chocolate lover’s popcorn seasoning blend on hand when you’re looking for a munchie snack, a good-for-you nibble, a chocolatey bite, or all of the above! It makes the just-right amount for sprinkling onto 6 cups of popped popcorn. And it’s so simple!

pan-charred corn, orzo and arugula salad

by Jackie Newgent | June 28, 2024 | 6 Comments

pan-charred corn, orzo & greens salad in white bowl with fork

When I start seeing fresh local corn at the farmers market, this pan-charred corn, orzo and arugula salad is the very first thing I make! It’s refreshing, satisfying, and has that sweet-savory craveability. The sweet is from the corn, which becomes sweeter from sautéing it until caramelized (browned). The savory is from everything else. The pepperiness from the greens and the citrus zing from the combination of lemon and lime juices make this extra mmm…emorable.

potato salad skewers with herbal pesto topping

by Jackie Newgent | April 20, 2020 | 7 Comments

One food that I seem to have no problem finding these days is potatoes. How about you? As a potato lover, I’m so cool with this! But I wanted to add some excitement to my usual potato preparations of mashed potatoes, hash browns, and roasted potatoes. That’s how these potato salad skewers with herbal pesto topping were born.

hasselback sweet potatoes with fresh chimichurri sauce

by Jackie Newgent | April 10, 2020 | 2 Comments

It was a treat to (virtually) host an awesome dietetic intern (Rachel Murray) from University of Virginia this spring. For part of her internship experience, I requested that she develop a plant-based recipe based on something that inspires her. Here’s her delightful creation–and the story behind it. (HINT! I made a meal of it by simply pairing her Hasselback sweet potato alongside a cup of black bean soup. Sooo good!)

asian-style cold tahini soba noodles

by Jackie Newgent | February 14, 2020 | 0 Comments

nand holding chopsticks in a cold asian-style noodle salad

If it’s a day that ends in “y,” you’ll want these Asian-Style Cold Tahini Noodles ready for slurping up with chopsticks (or eating with a fork, if you must)! The bowl of goodness is flavorful, filling, and fully plant-based. And it’s a delightful way to get some veggies!